Don't bet on 'Even Money' May 25, 2007
When shes not at war with ex-husband Alec Baldwin, Kim Basinger is on the set of Even Money with Danny DeVito ... With Kim Basinger, Danny DeVito, Forest Whitaker ... The characters standing out most in this crowd are Kim Basinger's Carol Carver, a blocked novelist who's blowing her family's savings at casino slot machines, and Danny DeVito's Walter, a one-time borscht belt magician now living on tips from the senior citizens he dazzles in the casino restaurant. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
'Shrek' off to roaring start at box office May 21, 2007
"Even Money," a gambling drama with Kim Basinger, and "Brooklyn Rules," a nostalgic tale featuring her ex-husband, Alec Baldwin, opened Friday at a handful of U.S. theaters. Who's winning. (Los Angeles Times)
Cynical Shrek Grows Up; Don't Bet on `Even Money': Rick Warner May 20, 2007
We follow a writer (Kim Basinger) who's hooked on slot machines, an over-the-hill magician (Danny DeVito) who tries to help her, a college basketball star (Nick Cannon) who shaves points to bail his brother (Forest Whitaker) out of trouble, a small-time bookie (Grant Kramer), a sicko crime boss (Tim Roth) and a crippled detective (Kelsey Grammer). None of their stories is particularly original or compelling, and Grammer's pseudo-noir narration is laughable. (Bloomberg)
CASINO EVIL VS. BETTOR JUDGMENT May 18, 2007
May 18, 2007 -- KIM Basinger gives one of her strongest performances in "Even Money," a kind of "Crash" fueled by gambling instead of racism. The family of Basinger's character thinks she spends her days working on a novel. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
NEW FILM FEATS & NEW EATS May 16, 2007
produced the movie "Even Money." It stars Danny De Vito, Kim Basinger, Kelsey Grammer, Forest Whitaker, Ray Liotta, Tim Roth and a cast of ... " It stars Danny De Vito, Kim Basinger, Kelsey Grammer, Forest Whitaker, Ray Liotta, Tim Roth and a cast of thousands. And if you talk to Danny DeVito, you don't need a pen, you need a calendar. He says: "The movie opens Friday the 18th. (New York Post -- Gossip)
Marilyn Manson's Sex Scene: 'Stellar Acting' Or The Real Deal? May 16, 2007
In fact, it was rumored that actor Mickey Rourke had actual sex with co-star Kim Basinger in 1986's "Nine 1/2 Weeks" and Carr. Otis in 1990's "Wild Orchid." More recently, Sienna Miller denied she had sex with Hayden Christensen in the film "Factory Girl.". (VHI.com -- Music News)
Remind Mom why you're not so bad May 12, 2007
But Associated Press reports that Ireland's mom, actress Kim Basinger, must appear in court next month to address whether a leaked tape of the rant violates a gag rule in the five-year-long custody battle. Lindsay Lohan's mom: During a red-carpet screening of "Georgia Rule" Monday night in Atlanta, director Garry Marshall told Peach Buzz about his on-set talk with the troubled young actress. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Room for adults in theaters May 10, 2007
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Judge suspends Hasselhoff's visiting rights May 9, 2007
The custody battle between Baldwin and his ex-wife Kim Basinger is back before the courts. Text back your reaction to this article using your Globe, Touch Mobile, Smart, Talk n' Text, Sun and Addict, cellphone by sending to 2366 or send an email to Please refrain from offensive language, slanderous statementsand commercial messages. (ABS CBN News)
Basinger attends hearing in custody fight with Baldwin May 7, 2007
Kim Basinger went to court Friday in Los Angeles as part of a bitter child custody dispute with ex-husband Alec Baldwin that saw him lash out at his 11-year-old daughter last month in a leaked voicemail. Superior Court Commissioner Maren Nelson closed the hearing to the public and media minutes after it began, noting that coverage of the dispute had been "emotionally traumatic" for their daughter, Ireland. (Indianapolis Star)
* Planet Pop May 7, 2007
Superior Court Commissioner Maren Nelson said media coverage of the dispute between Baldwin and Kim Basinger had been "emotionally traumatic" for their daughter, Ireland. Attorney Vicki Greene, who represents Baldwin, declined comment about the ruling. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Judge silences Baldwin court row May 6, 2007
Kim Basinger and Alec Baldwin were married for almost nine years. Kim Basinger and Alec Baldwin's latest court hearing has been held in private after a judge said their daughter found the public row "emotionally traumatic" ... Kim Basinger sat in the back row of the gallery at the hearing. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Baldwin Absent, Basinger Pleased by Custody Proceedings May 5, 2007
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Celebs: Beware of multimedia gaffes May 5, 2007
The 30 Rock scene-stealer suddenly found himself front-page news over the message and his bitter custody dispute with ex-wife Kim Basinger, who denied leaking the tape. He did not attend a hearing Friday as part of his ongoing court battle, but has issued an apology on his Web site and desperately tried to explain himself on The View to Barbara Walters and Rosie ODonnell. (MSNBC -- Gossip)
Basinger in court for hearing May 5, 2007
4, 2007 10:24 AM LOS ANGELES -- Kim Basinger went to court Friday as part of a bitter child custody dispute with ex-husband Alec Baldwin that saw him lash out at his 11-year-old daughter last month on a leaked voicemail. Superior Court Commissioner Maren Nelson closed the hearing to the public and media minutes after it began, noting that coverage of the protracted dispute had been "emotionally traumatic" for their daughter, Ireland. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Baldwin must prove parenting skills to court May 5, 2007
Baldwin and his ex-wife Kim Basinger have been in a long-running feud over custody and visitation since their divorce in 1992. The famous ex-couples feud is one of Hollywoods most notorious and bitter battles. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Basinger denies phone rant leak May 5, 2007
Kim Basinger and Alec Baldwin divorced in 2002. Actress Kim Basinger has denied leaking a voicemail message in which ex-husband Alec Baldwin called their daughter a "rude, thoughtless little pig". (Yahoo News -- Celebrity Couples)
Secrecy shrouds Baldwin-Basinger hearing May 5, 2007
May 3: Legal analyst Susan Filan and Alex Witt talk about Alec Baldwin and Kim Basinger's attending their first child custody hearing since Baldwin's phone rant ... Superior Court Commissioner Maren Nelson said media coverage of the dispute between Baldwin and Kim Basinger had been emotionally traumatic for their daughter, Ireland. (MSNBC -- News)
Baldwin's lawyer vows to find who leaked phone message May 5, 2007
"The whole story has not gotten out accurately," lawyer Vicki Greene said during a break in a closed-door court hearing Friday in the custody battle between Baldwin and his former wife, Oscar winner Kim Basinger, over their 11-year-old daughter, Ireland. Greene said she thought someone in Basinger's "camp" leaked the tape to TMZ.com, sparking a media frenzy portraying Baldwin as a hotheaded and verbally abusive father. (Orlando Sentinel)
Baldwin, Basinger resume custody dispute in court May 5, 2007
On Friday, attorneys for Baldwin and his ex-wife Kim Basinger will appear in court for the first time since the tape leaked out as part of the actors bitter, protracted custody dispute over Ireland. The couple divorced in 2002. (KHOU.com, TX)
Basinger Attends Closed-Door Visitation Hearing May 5, 2007
AP ImageKim Basinger ... LOS ANGELES -- Kim Basinger appeared in a downtown Los Angeles courtroom Friday as part of a bitter child custody dispute with her ex-husband Alec Baldwin that saw him lash out at his daughter last month on a leaked voice mail. (Click2Houston, TX)
Baldwin-Basinger custody dispute resumes May 5, 2007
Alec Baldwin-Kim Basinger custody dispute resumes in court Event is first since Baldwin lashed out at daughter in message Couple divorced in 2002 Adjust font size. LOS ANGELES, California (AP) -- Kim Basinger went to court Friday as part of a bitter child custody dispute with ex-husband Alec Baldwin that saw him lash out at his 11-year-old daughter last month on a leaked voicemail ... Alec Baldwin has been involved in a long-running child custody dispute with his ex-wife, Kim Basinger. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Basinger attends child custody hearing May 5, 2007
LOS ANGELES Kim Basinger went to court Friday as part of a bitter child custody dispute with her ex-husband Alec Baldwin that saw him lash out at his 11-year-old daughter last month on a leaked voicemail. Paris Hilton faces a hearing for allegedly violating the terms of her probation, Kim Basinger went to court over a child custody dispute with Alec Baldwin, a video shows a drunk David Hasselhoff and Jada Pinkett Smith discusses Katie Holmes. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Ellen Gray | Presenting the Mormons from many sides May 2, 2007
Could Alec Baldwin be right to think that controversy regarding his acrimonious custody dispute with ex-wife Kim Basinger could hurt NBC s "30 Rock". On Friday, in a previously taped interview on ABC s "The View," Baldwin again apologized for the phone message in which he called daughter Ireland "a rude, thoughtless little pig" and said he wanted to leave the Tina Fey sitcom - and acting altogether - to protect his fellow cast members and the crew and to pursue his work combating "parental... (Philadelphia Daily News)
Alec Matchmaker Saw Trouble May 2, 2007
Wednesday, May 02, 2007 Last Update: 09:00 AM EDT. NOT A BIG FAN OF SCREENINGS. (New York Post -- Gossip)
Bodyguards protecting Basinger daughter May 2, 2007
By Kim Basinger has hired bodyguards to protect her daughter from father Alec Baldwin. Ireland is now accompanied daily to and from school because her actress mother is scared of what ex-husband Baldwin might do. (Digital Spy)
From Alec Baldwin: A Lesson for Fathers May 2, 2007
Baldwin's ex-wife, actress Kim Basinger, denies she is that somebody, but suspicions abound in light of the publicly contentious custody battle they have waged since 2002. After five years of their high-flying dirty laundry, the only obvious finding of fact is that an innocent child has become a pawn in yet another ugly divorce. (The Ledger)
Bass and Lauer to Receive Circle of Excellence Award May 1, 2007
"When I saw this moving story, I immediately thought of Edward," says Stoner, "He's always on the hunt for projects of socio-political conscience. I knew Andy was near completion of his Cuban script and thought there'd be a great fit." Bass comments, "Lauer has worked in so many Latin American countries and shares the values of Latino culture including family...he is married to a Latino woman who helps him feel the real human tragedies these countries go through, and to tell his stories without... (PR Newswire)
McCartney: 'Aggressive' father? May 1, 2007
"His daughter lives with Kim Basinger and we have no idea what goes on behind closed doors. "Maybe she just didn't want to see him, maybe she's let him down. People lose it, forgive him. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Baldwin throws book at divorce Apr 30, 2007
Baldwin's long-winded, self-obsessed soliloquy on his usurped rights as a father and the fiendish acts of his former wife, Kim Basinger, was so impassioned during the interview on Friday that Walters had to remind him that his first concern should be his relationship with his daughter, Ireland. (When he mentioned Ireland, it was to make a point about her mother's perfidy. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Universal eyes 'Sight' Apr 30, 2007
Angry Films is producing "Transformers" along with Lorenzo di Bonaventura, and is producing "While She Was Out," starring Kim Basinger. ICM's Nick Reed repped Milne and the rights to the property. (Variety)
Baldwin Publicly Apologizes To Daughter For Rant Apr 30, 2007
The actor previously blamed his former wife, actress Kim Basinger, for the leak, which she denied. Basinger and Baldwin have been tied up in a bitter custody battle for years over Ireland. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
TWO SHORT TIMERS Baldwin, O'Donnell (right) Apr 29, 2007
The angry voicemail left by actor Alec Baldwin for his daughter, Ireland, has potentially cut short his television career, seriously complicated his custody battle with Kim Basinger, and worst of all led to this morning's apology interview with outgoing The View host Rosie O'Donnell ... "My daughter used to come up to me once and say, we were lying in bed, and I was waking her up and rubbing her hair, she laughed at me. What's so funny? And she [Ireland] says, 'the way you wake me up in the... (Radar Online)
Baldwin Spreads Sorries to View, Dr. Phil Apr 29, 2007
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He who has not sinned cast the first phone Apr 29, 2007
Some media outlets trotted out video (with spiders' webs on it) of Hillary and Bill Clinton smiling enthusiastically behind Baldwin and his then wife Kim Basinger. Would you vote for Hillary if she is friendly with a monster who calls his daughter names. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Losers of the Week, April 27 Apr 29, 2007
When Dr. Phil went on Larry King Live and said after talking with Baldwin, he also had "reached out privately" to Kim Basinger. I bet you have, ya old perv. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
http://lfpress.ca/newsstand/Today/ Apr 29, 2007
com pop-culture columnist Dan Brown sides with Alec Baldwin; assistant Today editor Liza Sardi empathizes with Kim Basinger. MORE links. (London Free Press, Canada)
How to make a memorable Oscar speech Apr 29, 2007
Even better: as more than one winner (Maureen Stapleton, Kim Basinger, Julia Roberts) has done, thank everybody Ive ever met in my entire life. That pretty much covers it. (MSNBC -- Academy Awards)
Features Apr 29, 2007
LOS ANGELES, 3:21 a.m. April 24 (AP) : Kim Basinger denies she leaked a voicemail in which her ex-husband, Alec Baldwin, calls their 11-year-old daughter a rude, thoughtless little pig. April 24 (UNION-TRIBUNE). (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Baldwin makes TV apology, consults Dr Phil Apr 27, 2007
Baldwin is embroiled in a bitter, six-year custody dispute with his ex-wife, actress Kim Basinger. "I would like to devote myself to the cause of parental alienation," the 49-year-old star said on The View airing today (US time). (The Australian)
Baldwin to publicly apologize Apr 27, 2007
The 46-year-old - whose ex-wife Kim Basinger claims the message is not an isolated incident - also said he wants to quit acting to focus on parenthood. Baldwin is currently starring as Jack Donaghy in NBC series '30 Rock' - a role which won him a Golden Globe this year and for which he is tipped for Emmy success as well. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Coming Soon: summer's movies Apr 27, 2007
Kim Basinger, Danny De Vito, Jay Mohr, Forest Whitaker and Ray Liotta head a cast, laying bare their shared addiction under Mark Rydell's direction. (May 18). (Newsday -- New York City)
Your guide to what's playing this summer Apr 27, 2007
Stars Kim Basinger, Danny DeVito, Ray Liotta and Forest Whitaker. THE EX: An underachiever (Zack Braff) is forced to work for his father-in-law after his pregnant lawyer wife (Amanda Peet) opts to be a stay-at-home mom. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Alec Baldwin apologizes to his daughter Apr 27, 2007
The actor previously blamed his former wife, actress Kim Basinger, for the leak, which she denied. Copyright 2007 The Associated Press. (KLAS-TV)
Baldwin: 'Calling Your Child a Pig...Inappropriate' Apr 27, 2007
Baldwin reportedly accused his ex-wife, Kim Basinger, of releasing the now-infamous voice mail. On "The View," however, the actor, without divulging a name, repeatedly referenced the "the guy that's responsible for this tape coming out.". (ABC News)
NBC Won't Let Baldwin Out Of "30 Rock" Apr 26, 2007
Baldwin and ex-wife Kim Basinger have been embroiled since their 2002 divorce in a custody dispute over their daughter, Ireland, 11. It boiled up recently over for his daughter, berating her as a "rude, thoughtless little pig" for missing his call. (CBS News)
Alec Baldwin Turns Away from Creative Artists Agency Apr 26, 2007
CAA represented Baldwin for several roles in such critically acclaimed films as "The Cooler," "The Aviator," "The Departed" and "The Good Shepherd," as well as a recurring role on the hit sitcom "Will & Grace." Reportedly, Baldwin's ex-wife, actress Kim Basinger, is still enlisted with CAA. ... Baldwin asked the Los Angeles Superior Court for a hearing on how the tape was leaked and "to determine what actions should be taken against (former wife) Kim Basinger, her attorney any other agents or... (Playfuls.com)
Read Greta's transcript Apr 26, 2007
Now Ireland's mother and Alec Baldwin's ex-wife, actress Kim Basinger, is speaking. A statement released on her behalf says, "Kim Basinger did not release the voice-mail. Additionally, the voice-mail was not sealed under a court order. Kim did hire security in response to the media attention on her daughter in order to allow Ireland to maintain her regular routine and activities uninterrupted. Everybody is always asking why this custody battle has been going on for so many years, and now they... (Fox News)
Baldwin: I want off '30 Rock' Apr 26, 2007
In the phone message, Baldwin calls his daughter from his marriage to Kim Basinger "a rude, thoughtless little pig." Shortly after the message surfaced, Baldwin posted an apology on his official website. Basinger, who has been involved in a nasty custody dispute with Baldwin since their divorce in 2002, has denied leaking the message. (USA Today -- Life)
Baldwin and agent part company Apr 26, 2007
CAA continues to represent Baldwin's ex-wife Kim Basinger, who he blamed for releasing the voicemail message. The Oscar-winning actress denied leaking the recording and has since hired a bodyguard for their daughter. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
PATSY R. BRUMFIELD: If you don't want to hear yourself, don't scream into the tape machine Apr 26, 2007
Hollywood actor Alec Baldwin and his ex-wife, actress Kim Basinger, are in the midst of a tempest in a teapot over a voice mail rant Baldwin left for their 11-year-old daughter, Ireland ... Kim Basinger may look like the millions she's worth, but her claws are long. Seems she must have leaked the tape to the carnivorous media. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Under-fire Alec fires agent Apr 26, 2007
The CAA agency, which Baldwin joined in 2002, still represents his ex-wife Kim Basinger. The 53-year-old former model has been involved in a bitter custody battle since leaving Baldwin in 2000. (iAfrica.com)
Alec Baldwin Will Stick With 30 Rock Apr 26, 2007
Baldwin now has to face the repercussions of that message and its public airing, presumably at the hands of ex-wife Kim Basinger s lawyers. Will Baldwin go into rehab like every other celebrity who gets caught in a public mess. (Fox News -- Views)
O'Donnell, ABC Don't See Eye To Eye On Contract Apr 26, 2007
" Sources who attended the taping of a segment that will air Friday say the actor tells the hosts that he wants to get off of "30 Rock" and doesn't want to do television anymore. Also during the interview, Baldwin reportedly apologizes again to his 11-year-old daughter, Ireland, for his recent outburst on her cell phone voice mail. Sources told entertainment Web site TMZ.com that Baldwin appeared sincere and emotional during the segment. On Tuesday, Baldwin left his talent agency, Creative... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- News)
Rock-solid muse: Mary Tyler Moore Apr 26, 2007
April 26, 2007 Hollywood -- The Watergate tapes were America's obsession during the brilliant run of "The Mary Tyler Moore Show." The Alec Baldwin tape obsessed America last week, in the midst of the brilliant run of NBC's freshman sitcom "30 Rock." Baldwin's voice-mail tirade at his daughter (he called her a "rude little pig" and seemed confused about whether she was 11 or 12) was presumably leaked to the celebrity Web site TMZ.com as a vindictive strike in the actor's divorce from Kim... (Newsday -- Entertainment)
Baldwin Asks '30 Rock' To Let Him Go Apr 26, 2007
AP ImageAlec Baldwin and Kim Basinger in 1996 ... Baldwin and ex-wife Kim Basinger have been embroiled since their 2002 divorce in a custody dispute over their daughter, Ireland, 11. (Click2Houston, TX)
Ebert plans to be at his film festival Apr 25, 2007
Basinger says she's not voicemail leak Kim Basinger denies she leaked a voicemail in which her ex-husband, Alec Baldwin, calls their 11-year-old daughter a "rude, thoughtless little pig." Baldwin lambasted his daughter, Ireland, for failing to answer the telephone for a prearranged call. The tape was aired by a celebrity website and made headlines around the world. (Boston Globe)
Kim targets unstable Alec Apr 25, 2007
Kim Basinger wants her ex-hubby and Daddy of the Year Alec Baldwin to finally address his unstable and irrational behavior, she said yesterday through her rep. Alec Baldwin message: lect. (Boston Herald)
10 reasons celebrities shouldnt have kids Apr 25, 2007
Nor are most moms bat crazy enough to leak such a voice mail to TMZ.com for everyone, including their daughters classmates, to hear as Baldwin claims was done by mom Kim Basinger (and she denies). But hey, who wants to hear the emotional meltdowns of non-famous parents anyway. (MSNBC -- Gossip)
Baldwin leaves Hollywood talent agency Apr 25, 2007
Baldwin and actress Kim Basinger have been locked in a custody dispute over their 11-year-old daughter, Ireland, since their 2002 divorce. (Agencies). (Xinhua)
Basinger calls out Baldwin Apr 25, 2007
24, 2007 07:22 AM Kim Basinger has called for ex-husband Alec Baldwin to address his "unstable and irrational behaviour" to save his relationship with their daughter. The actress - who denies leaking the tape of an answer phone message in which Baldwin calls their 11-year-old daughter Ireland "a rude little pig" - said he must stop "his ongoing aggressive behaviour" if he wants to share custody. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
'30 Rock' may make it after all Apr 25, 2007
Baldwin's voicemail tirade at his daughter (he called her a "rude little pig" and seemed confused about whether she was 11 or 12) was presumably leaked to the celebrity Web site TMZ.com as a vindictive strike in the actor's divorce from Kim Basinger. advertisement. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Alec Baldwin Splits from CAA Apr 25, 2007
Baldwin's ex-wife, actress Kim Basinger, released a statement yesterday denying that she leaked the angry and threatening voicemail ... "Kim Basinger did not release the voicemail. Additionally, the voicemail was not sealed under a court order," said a statement released by the actress's publicist, Annett Wolf, on Monday. (Suite101.com)
Basinger denies phone rant leak Apr 25, 2007
Kim Basinger and Alec Baldwin divorced in 2002. Actress Kim Basinger has denied leaking a voicemail message in which ex-husband Alec Baldwin called their daughter a "rude, thoughtless little pig". (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Baldwin, CAA part ways Apr 25, 2007
Last week, the actor was the focus of cable news, talk radio, the tabloids and websites when someone released a four-minute voicemail tirade he left for his young daughter, who was at the house of her mother Kim Basinger and who didn't pick up the phone at an agreed-to time. Date in print: Wed. (Variety)